Mum's thanks to man who helped save stabbed doorman's life

THE mother of a doorman left for dead beside his murdered friend has thanked a mystery man who helped save her son's life. Amri Mahmood, 23, was stabbed 13 times after being lured to a park in Longsight with colleague Kaleem Rafeek - who was killed in the 'respect' attack.

THE mother of a doorman left for dead beside his murdered friend has thanked a mystery man who helped save her son's life.

Amri Mahmood, 23, was stabbed 13 times after being lured to a park in Longsight with colleague Kaleem Rafeek - who was killed in the 'respect' attack.

Amri and Kaleem, 21, were driven to Birchfields Park to settle a dispute after they had refused a group of men entry to the city centre nightclub.

After the attack, as Amri lay on the floor and dialled 999 , a stranger rushed to his aid and applied pressure to his wounds.

The man, who asked to stay anonymous throughout the police investigation, stayed with Amri and Kaleem until paramedics arrived. Amri underwent life-saving operations at Manchester Royal Infirmary and was discharged after five days.

Kaleem, who was also knifed 13 times, did not recover from his injuries.

Amri's mum Nasrah Zia, 44, said she would be eternally grateful to the mystery hero. She said: "I never found out his name but we feel an overwhelming sense of love for him. He will always have a family in us.

"I will pray for him always and thank him from the bottom of my heart for what he did for my son. We are forever in debt to him."

Amri and Kaleem were attacked in the early hours of Sunday March 29.

Shah Mohammed Sykendar Ali, 26, was sentenced to life in prison for Kaleem's murder at Manchester Crown Court last week. Six other men were jailed for their involvement in the attack, which followed a fight outside The Mansion club on Longworth Street.

Nasrah said: "I have a sense of disbelief that people can inflict such pain and horror on another. I don't know how they can live with themselves.

"But there's no point in wanting revenge. I hope they take the time in jail to take a hard look at themselves and come out as better people."

Nasrah also thanked the police for their support. She said: "They went above and beyond their call of duty in helping us.

"They were not just doing it because they get paid. They really cared and went the extra mile for us. It was always a good feeling to know that."